16′ x 12′ Traditional Heavy Duty Shiplap Apex Wooden Garden Shed (4.88m x 3.66m)

Overview

This robust, versatile shed suits storage, workshops or hobby rooms alike. Built from premium materials with expert craftsmanship, it combines real structural strength with attractive styling, delivering excellent value for serious gardeners and craftspeople who need generous space.

Key Features

• Premium 12mm tongue and groove shiplap cladding
• Heavy-duty 50mm x 50mm frame with diagonal cross bracing
• 12mm tongue and groove floor built for heavier tools and machinery
• Traditional apex roof with premium mineral felt cover
• Smooth-planed finish with diamond-shaped finials
• Toughened glass windows for safety
• Lockable ledged and braced door with zinc hinges

Roof Types

A traditional apex roof sheds water effectively and maximises interior headroom, built from 12mm tongue and groove material and fitted with premium mineral felt to keep your stored items dry year-round.

Dimensions

• Width: 4.88m
• Depth: 3.66m
• Footprint: approximately 16′ x 12′

Construction

The frame uses heavy-duty 50mm x 50mm timber with diagonal cross bracing for maximum strength and rigidity, while 12mm tongue and groove shiplap cladding provides excellent weather resistance. The flooring is engineered to handle heavier tools, machinery and constant footfall, making this a genuine workshop-grade shed.

Treatment & Guarantee

Your shed is delivered dip-treated with a 1-year parts guarantee, excluding the roof felt. Retreat with a quality preservative within six weeks of assembly and annually thereafter. Upgrading to pressure-treated timber brings a 15-year anti-rot guarantee with no re-treatment required, plus a free upgrade to 15mm cladding, though annual waterproofing is still needed.

Doors & Windows

A lockable ledged and braced door with zinc hinges, a door knob and key-operated lock keeps tools secure, and can be positioned to suit your layout. The shed includes 2 fixed and 2 opening toughened glass windows when the door is at the gable end, with the option to convert fixed windows to opening as an upgrade.

Assembly Information

Assembly is straightforward for confident DIYers, and our UK-based customer service team can provide specific delivery and setup information for your postcode.

Delivery Information

Free delivery is available to most UK postcodes, with our customer service team on hand to guide you through available options and upgrades.

Optional Upgrades

• Pressure-treated wood with 15-year guarantee
• Extra-wide, stable-style or double doors
• Fixed windows converted to opening, or windowless design
• Pro Shed Base Kit and wooden floor bearers

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this shed heavy-duty?
The 50mm x 50mm frame with diagonal cross bracing and 12mm shiplap cladding create exceptional structural strength, and the floor is engineered for heavy loads.

Can I use this as a workshop?
Yes, the robust construction and generous headroom suit hobbies, crafting or light workshop use.

Is maintenance required?
Standard dip-treated sheds need annual treatment; pressure-treated timber needs waterproofing but not full re-treatment.

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